@FabrizioRomano@marca Demichelis has a point to prove in Europe. This could either be a masterstroke or a huge gamble.
Anyways, Replacing Ole Werner is one thing. Living up to Leipzig's expectations is another.
@David_Ornstein@TheAthleticFC The question isn't whether Trafford is talented. It's whether he's ready to handle the pressure of being Newcastle's No. 1.
@FabrizioRomano@marca When players who've shared the pitch with the very best say Messi is the greatest they've ever seen, it carries extra weight. At 38, he's lost a bit of pace, but his vision, decision-making, and ability to change a game are still world-class.
Never write off Messi. ๐ฆ๐ท๐
@FabrizioRomano@marca It's hard to argue with that. Zidane has already proved he can manage world-class players under immense pressure. If he eventually takes charge of France, he'll instantly be one of the most respected national team coaches in football. ๐ซ๐ท๐
@john322226 Age is just a number when the mentality is elite. If Cristiano Ronaldo says he's 100% fit, every opponent should take notice. Never count out a player who's built a career proving people wrong. ๐ต๐น๐๐ฅ
No doubt Belgium have quality, but whether they're true sleepers depends on one thing: consistency. On paper, they're stacked with talent, yet they've struggled to turn that into deep tournament runs in recent years. If De Bruyne stays fit, Doku keeps his current form, and Courtois delivers as usual, they'll be a nightmare for anyone. Definitely a team nobody should underestimate. ๐ง๐ช๐
I will love to see them in the semis.
@TheAthleticFC@David_Ornstein James Trafford is one of England's brightest young goalkeepers. Newcastle would be investing in their future, not just their present.
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@ESPNUK If I'm starting a team today, I'm taking Mbappรฉ. He gives you goals, pace, creativity, and can change a match from anywhere.
On the other hand, The fact this debate still exists shows how ridiculously good they both are. There isn't a wrong answer.
@theMadridZone The saddest part is that many fans only remember the outcome, not the circumstances. Prime Kakรก was one of football's greatest.
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Interesting idea, but footballers aren't houses or stocks. Their value also depends on urgency, contract length, commercial appeal, tactical fit, age, injury history, and even rivalry between clubs.
An Independent Football Transfer Valuation System could provide a fair benchmarkโjust like credit ratings or market appraisalsโbut clubs should still be free to negotiate above or below it. At the very least, it would bring more transparency to a market that's often driven by emotion rather than data.
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@eurofootcom 100 caps for Nigeria and a Premier League record to match. Alex Iwobi doesn't get the respect his consistency deserves. ๐ณ๐ฌ๐
Respect Alex.